Henrico County Police Animal Shelter

03/07/2025

Meet Brie!

She’s our little lady! Brie can be shy at first, but she’s incredibly bonded with people she gets to know. She is the perfect dog for anyone who is looking for a pet to snuggle on the couch, napping in the sun or enjoying a nice walk – she just wants to be by your side. Brie is spayed and her vaccinations are up to date, so she’s ready to find her new home. Call us if you think Brie could be the cheese to your macaroni!

If you're interested in meeting (or adopting!) Brie, please call our shelter Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at 804-727-8807!

If you’d like to see who else is available at the shelter for adoption, you can visit henrico.gov/police/animal-protection-unit/ and learn more about the shelter. The webpage is updated frequently.

Let our Office of Public Affairs know if you adopt one of our pet friends!🐾

03/04/2025

It may be March, but we think you’ll LOVE April! 🐾

What better way to celebrate Mardi Gras than scheduling an appointment to meet this pretty lady! April is an adult Pit Bull Terrier mix, and as you can see, she’s on the smaller side. And those ears… who can resist them!?

If you're interested in meeting (or adopting!) April, please call our shelter Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at 804-727-8807!

If you’d like to see who else is available at the shelter for adoption, you can visit henrico.gov/police/animal-protection-unit/ and learn more about the shelter. The webpage is updated frequently.

Let our Office of Public Affairs know if you adopt one of our pet friends!

03/02/2025

Happy International Rescue Cat Day! 😻

We have a couple kitties at our shelter who would love to kick off this special day by finding the purr-fect family.

If you're interested in meeting (or adopting!) any of our pets, please call our shelter Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at 804-727-8807 to make an appointment.

03/01/2025

Happy Caturday! 😺

How do we keep things running smoothly to care for so many animals? George, our resident giant fluffy cat, lives at our shelter full time and supervises everything. You can usually find him at the front desk helping our staff answer phone calls, scheduling appointments and welcoming new pets. Say hello to the boss if you stop by!

02/28/2025

Meet Micky!

He’s a big guy! Micky loves being a lapdog and does not mind that he doesn’t quite fit. He’s looking for a family who will snuggle and play tug-of-war with him. We think he’d especially love a fenced-in backyard or a walking buddy. Micky’s vaccinations are current and he’s already neutered – he’s ready to meet his fur-ever family today!

If you're interested in meeting (or adopting!) Micky, please call our shelter Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at 804-727-8807!

If you’d like to see who else is available at the shelter for adoption, you can visit henrico.gov/police/animal-protection-unit/ and learn more about the shelter. The webpage is updated frequently.

Let our Office of Public Affairs know if you adopt one of our pet friends!🐾

02/27/2025

Virginia Veterinary Centers will open its Short Pump location - its first facility in Henrico County - on Tuesday!

We often work with VVC and similar facilities when animals brought to our shelter need immediate medical care and our staff veterinarian is unavailable. Emergency facilities like these often play a vital role when officers respond to help animals that have been injured or when community members bring in lost pets that are critically ill.

Shelter staff, animal protection officers and Three Chopt District Supervisor Misty Roundtree celebrated the new center at its Feb. 15 ribbon cutting and toured the specialty care units. VVC's services include internal medicine, dentistry, oncology and surgery. Facilities like VVC help make Henrico a great place to live, woof and play! We look forward to continuing to work together!

To learn more about Virginia Veterinary Center's Short Pump location: https://www.virginiaveterinarycenters.com/locations/short-pump

02/27/2025

What is "star" spelled backwards? Rats! 🐀 We have three female rats available for adoption, all around two years old. We don't know if they have any chef experience, but they are looking for new homes where they can play and cuddle!

If you're interested in meeting (or adopting!) any of these little ladies, please call our shelter Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at 804-727-8807!

02/26/2025

We loved meeting everyone at Henrico Humane Society's 24th Annual Pet Expo!

Not only was the event an amazing opportunity for guests to have fun with their pets and learn about local businesses, it was also a huge driver for adoptions - 8 dogs were adopted at the event, with more adoptions pending and increased interest in fostering! ❤️

We're very proud to be a community partner with Henrico Humane Society; thank you for all you do to support the animals in our area!

02/25/2025

Meet Bertha!

She is such a pretty lady! You can get lost staring into Bertha’s eyes – one is dark brown and the other is bright blue. Between her good looks and hilarious facial expressions, you’ll run out of room on your camera roll in no time. Bertha is already spayed and her vaccinations are up-to-date. She’s ready to find her fur-ever family!

If you're interested in meeting (or adopting!) Bertha, please call our shelter Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at 804-727-8807!

If you’d like to see who else is available at the shelter for adoption, you can visit henrico.gov/police/animal-protection-unit/ and learn more about the shelter. The webpage is updated frequently.

Let our Office of Public Affairs know if you adopt one of our pet friends!🐾

02/24/2025

Alumni update!

Jane (nicknamed Pretty Girl) has settled into her new home quickly! She was found in early December by herself and was brought to our shelter as a stray. Since being adopted, Jane has become super comfortable and loving around people. She's even visited her human's family members and made a new dog friend!

Her family says: "Her favorite things to do right now are looking out the window, chasing around various ball toys, staring at the shower drain, and just leaping around everywhere! She's slowly becoming more of a cuddler. She has bursts of energy around 5-6 a.m. every day but is mostly relatively chill. She also LOVES Churu's!"

We love seeing pets adopted from our shelter thriving in their new homes, so comment or message us anytime with updates!

02/22/2025

You can find these cuties available for adoption today at the 24th Annual Pet Expo to Benefit Henrico Humane Society - see you there!

02/21/2025

Come see us at the 24th Annual Pet Expo to Benefit Henrico Humane Society tomorrow!

We'll be at the Richmond Raceway Complex from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with information and goodie bags. This event brings thousands of pet-centric people together for a day of contests, food and fun while building support for animal welfare in our community.

You'll also be able to visit with Henrico County Government, Henrico County Recreation & Parks, and Henrico County Public Library at the Pet Expo.

For more event information: https://www.henricohumane.org/pet-expo

02/21/2025

Reminder: the Henrico County Police Rabies Clinic is tomorrow from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Western Henrico Government Center!

You do not have to be a county resident to attend the event; the fee is $20 per pet (cash only), and cats must be in carriers.

Vaccinating your pets helps protect them, and overall prevent the spread of a fatal disease!

Please contact the Henrico Police Animal Control Unit at 804-727-8801 with any further questions about the event.

We're hosting our next Rabies Clinic on Saturday, February 22, 2025!

The event is at the Henrico County Western Government Complex (4301 E. Parham Road). Pet owners will register and pay $20 (cash only) for each pet in the cashier's office at the Administration Building before seeing a veterinarian on the first level of the adjacent parking deck. Cats must be in carriers.

**Under Virginia law, dogs and cats four months of age and older must be vaccinated for rabies.**

A rabies tag and certificate of inoculation are included with every shot. Henrico County dog licenses will also be available for a one-time fee of $10.

For more information: https://henrico.gov/calendar/february-rabies-clinic-2/

02/20/2025

Henrico County Police asks community members be aware of current scam calls that claim to be from Richmond Animal Care and Control, saying their lost pet has been injured and demanding money for immediate surgery. RACC does not call patients' owners asking for money, and is looking into the fraudulent calls.

🚨 🚨STOP—SCAM ALERT! 🚨🚨 We’ve received 3 calls today from citizens saying they received a call from 804-646-5573 (our dispatch line), saying their lost pet has been found hit by a car and we need money immediately to start surgery. THIS IS A SCAM. RACC will never call you asking for money and we are looking into fraudulent use of our number through City channels. Please DO NOT engage and we are so sorry for this inconvenience!

02/19/2025

We'll be opening to the public at 10 a.m. tomorrow on February 20 - please set up an appointment to meet (or adopt!) our pets by calling 804-727-8807.

You can see all of our animals available for adoption here: https://henrico.gov/police/animal-protection-unit/

UPDATE: Henrico County employees may use liberal leave Thursday, Feb. 20. Please contact your supervisor with questions.

As previously announced, general government offices and facilities and Henrico courts and clerks’ offices will open at 10 a.m.

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Henrico County general government offices and facilities and Henrico courts and clerks’ offices will open at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 to allow additional time for road clearing following this week’s winter storm.

Court dockets will begin promptly at 10 a.m. Trash collection will resume with routes delayed due to the snow and the Presidents Day holiday. The Springfield Road and Charles City Road public use areas will open at noon.

02/19/2025

Due to inclement weather, the shelter will not be open to the public today. We will update our page with public hours later this week as the weather develops. Stay safe!

In the meantime, our staff will be snuggling the pets and making sure everyone is safe at the shelter.

You can see all of our animals available for adoption here: https://henrico.gov/police/animal-protection-unit/

Henrico County general government offices and facilities and Henrico courts and clerks’ offices will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 19, due to expected heavy snow.

🗑️Trash pickup will not occur Wednesday. Weather permitting, service will resume Thursday, with routes delayed through the week. The Springfield Road and Charles City Road public use areas will be closed Wednesday.

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine's Day ❤ Pretties + Papers surprised our pets with some extra love this morning!

Not only did they donate treats and toys, they also brought bows, bowties, and bandanas so that our pets can look their best when they meet their fur-ever families!

02/13/2025

Henrico County Police is holding a Rabies Clinic next Saturday on February 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Western Government Complex (4301 E. Parham Road).

The fee is just $20 (cash only) per pet, and cats must be in carriers.

To vaccinate your pets:
1. When you arrive to the event, register and pay inside the Administration Building at the Cashier’s Office.
2. Proceed to the veterinarian on the first level of the parking deck adjacent to the Administration Building.

To learn more: https://henrico.gov/calendar/february-rabies-clinic-2